I've always loved and owned dogs, I have an extensive history of working with animals in all kinds of situations, and I’ve absolutely loved getting to take care of them. I became a pet sitter simply because I love caring for dogs because they care so much for other people. Sitting gives me a great way to give back to both pups as well as my community. Dogs (and animals in general) have always been a huge part of my life. I've had three dogs in my lifetime, as well as 2 cats, 3 horses, and a rabbit. I grew up on a dairy farm, so that allowed me to raise animals of all shapes and sizes. I have two dogs currently, one that is a rescue and one that I've owned since 9 weeks. My rescue dog, Otis, is completely blind so I have experience with special needs dogs. I also have experience with a broad range of dogs, including fostering puppies to dogs that have recently given birth, to senior pups, and those with tons of energy! I've dog sat for friends and family in the past and for pups that required oral medications. I was a volunteer at the La Plata County Humane Society and took numerous college level small animal safety classes. No matter what, you can be rest assured that your pup will be safe and in good hands with me. I love making my dogs and dog owners happy! But I know how stressful it can be to be away from your best friend, so I’m here to make that time as easy as possible. I do that by providing tons of regular communication! I will always keep you updated with how your pooch is getting along with cute pictures and daily text messages or emails. I also would ensure I ask lots of questions at the meet-and-greet to make sure I really understand your dog’s needs. A meet-and-greet is one of the best ways for me to get a good idea of how to make your pup’s stay a dream come true! Once I get a good idea of how best to cater to you and your pup, I will combine that with my own expertise to make sure that every stay is the best it can be.